Silene caroliniana
Silene caroliniana, the sticky catchfly[1] or wild pink, is a spring flowering perennial forb with pink flowers, which is native to the Eastern United States. It is listed as an endangered species by the state of Florida.[1] It is found growing in habitats such as dry rocky or sandy forests, barrens, and outcrops.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Silene |
| Species: | S. caroliniana |
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| Silene caroliniana | |
References
- "Silene caroliniana". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- http://www.vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=plant&plant=2462&search=Search
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